published Nov 15, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Trailshaping is a system of understanding in which simple, everyday forces shape (generate) the big picture, details, and nuances of all trails and all trail types, as well as context-specific trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and management.
published Aug 19, 2019
by
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Particularly in the aftermath of disaster, volunteers are vital to the success of keeping public lands, parks, and trails open and well-maintained for generations to come.
published Aug 8, 2019
by
Lora Goerlich
Excess rain negatively impacted trail conditions and access to parks across the country. Flooded, muddy, impassable trails lingered for nearly four months, creating an impatient, ridged mindset in our perceived need to get on the trails. MUD… multiple, long stretches of quaggy, slippery mud with or without standing water were present longer than normal. We expect mud in the spring, but not for four months.
published May 30, 2018
The closing of these trails and subsequent impacts to the local economy was a revelation to many in the community and the Forest Service.
published Aug 8, 2003
The next time you need some culverts on your trail try used steel casings. You'll like them!
published Sep 28, 2013
by
American Trails Staff
When flood PLAIN turns into flood WAY, trails are in trouble.
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